Eva Marion (Angolano) Brunelle - So. Burlington, VT

It is with sadness we announce the passing of our dear mother Eva on February 9, 2024.

She was born on July 5, 1925 in Worcester, MA to the late Cosmo and Mary (Campobasso) Angolano. Eva was one of 12 children, all of whom have predeceased her. The family moved to Vermont prior to the great depression.

Eva leaves behind her children, Donald Rivers and wife Margaret, Lorene Butler, Albert Brunelle and wife Kristin, Laurie Boomhower; as well as her stepson, Howard Brunelle, Jr. In addition she leaves 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Howard Brunelle, Sr. in 1988.

Eva attended the Burlington area schools. She worked at the Woolen Mill for a number of years during World War II and was an excellent seamstress. Eva also worked at the Mary Fletcher Hospital for 25 years in the laboratory administrative office retiring in 1988. In her younger years she was an active Girl Scout Leader as well as a Den Mother to the Boy Scouts in Winooski. She was the leader who brought the Girl Scouts to Winooski. Ten years after retiring, Eva went to work for Walmart and made many friends.

One of her passions was traveling. Eva traveled to 48 of the 50 states. She also made many trips to Europe with friends as well as the Blue Army.

Eva's family would like to offer a special thanks to the staff at Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare for their amazing care of Eva during her brief stay.

A graveside service will be held in the spring at St. Stephens Cemetery in Winooski. In lieu of flowers donations in Eva's memory can be made to Tunnel to Towers, www.t2t.org or to a local food bank. Arrangements are in care of LaVigne Funeral & Cremation Service.